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2.8
461 Reviews (461)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
130
3 Stars
121
2 Stars
61
1 Stars
91
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.7
50.1%
Recommend this course
259 out of 461 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
13
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.6
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.2
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
40.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 45 reviews
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2.8
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
17
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
52.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 75 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6418 yards
Slope 121
Rating 71.0

Previously known as Cypress/Live Oak at Bacon Park Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1926)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $22
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

2.8
461 Reviews (461)
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1.0
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First Time Playing

Greens were terrible

The course was in bad shape all the way around. White tee boxes were barren. The red tee boxes were just plunked down in the middle of the fairway (not really tee boxes). The fairways were mediocre. The greens were terrible, not smooth had green growths all over - very hard to make putts when they bump bump bump across the green. The cart paths were rutted and bumpy. The GPS in the cart was nice. The staff was nice.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Slow play

Greens are getting better, a few still have sand spots and crab grass. Layout is fun but the pace of play sucks. Got behind a 4 some of older gentleman and it took a little over 5 hours to play 18. I understand they are older and slower but they need to let people play through.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible Greens

Crab grass is so bad on the greens its impossible to make a putt from more than a foot out.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Response from on 09/15/2025:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand this visit didn’t meet expectations and will use your comments to make improvements. We hope your next visit is more enjoyable.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Cheap, Easy Golf

You get what you pay for, and this course is probably one of the poorer conditioned courses in the area. Not a very challenging course, little water but a decent amount of bunkers. Fairways are kept in decent enough shape, greens are very hit or miss however. Some greens were in near pristine condition, and some were covered in crabgrass and sand spots. Great for a casual round of golf or a hangover scramble, but not a place to really test your skills.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great price

Some greens in great shape- some had a few weeds. Great price with cart. Paired up with good people. Can’t fault them for all the rain making some fairways sloppy. Hopefully we can get some dry days to dry out course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad communication

Wasn’t not told when I. Liked online it was going to be walking only. That’s right walking only, not cart path only but walking only. Had to pay for 2 because they wouldn’t let me book for a single when it was wide open. The I get there at 7:00 my tee time is at 7:10 and the doors are locked. They are locked past my tee time. My advice is if you are going to do walking only let it be known online and have the cart rate reduced to walking rate.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bacon Park

I didn’t play due to course being to wet to let carts out.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bacon heat

Played Bacon first time in years. Front nine greens very poor, but for some reason 13-18 greens all good? Tees and fairways are fine. Only 18 holes remain from old 27. If u want to play just nine and walk u will have to walk 1/2 mile from 9 green back to clubhouse.

No management of play so singles, walkers mixed behind foursomes. Waited behind older guys foursome every shot for 10 holes.

Such a shame to have a classic design continuing to be in the shape its in.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

maiden voyage

I have lived in Savannah for 3 years. I had always heard that this course was very challenging and not always in good condition. This Donald Ross course is exceptional. The rough is very difficult, as it has not been mowed, which appears to be at least 3-4 weeks. I am sure the budget for labor is very tight. There were 6-8 greens that unfortunately had a lot of goose grass. If you can get past the goose grass and the occasional rough patches on the greens, then you will undoubtedly enjoy this track. The fairways and tee boxes were better than most higher-end courses I have played. Bacon Park is outstanding!!! If you are not a "Golf snob" and want to play an epic layout, then definitely get out to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Awful rules and staffing

Staff was very unhelpful and unfriendly wouldn’t let us rent golf cart after prepaying for it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 07/19/2025:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into what went wrong and will be addressing it with our team. Thank you for helping us grow through your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

For the value the course was very good. My first time playing this course was a wonderful experience. Pace of play was perfect. No delay or pushy groups were there on a early Saturday morning. A few greens had some dead areas but it's something I've seen on other courses in the area where I've paid more and not as relaxed. Staff was very friendly. I would love to return one day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old course

Old course not well maintained in my opinion. Staff are nice but price is too high for what you get. Seems people who play here don’t care for other players. Almost was hit from another player behind me. Flow is kind of slow.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Waste of Ross Design

Great design, such a shame that City of Savannah is wasting this asset. Should look to what Charleston did with their Municipal course.

Greens are a joke.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/16/2025:
Appreciate the honest review. Your feedback helps guide our improvements, and we hope the next time you visit it feels like a big step forward.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good enough

This course provides a decent play for the price. With that being said, the inconsistent and poorly kept greens make it a frustrating course for those trying to improve. Lots of fun long shots and overall a pretty course, but I’m afraid 3/5 stars is a very fair rating.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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